brake pads Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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IIABS - Anti-lock braking system
This system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking under heavy braking or in conditions of poor road adherence.
It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The operating capacity of all the electrical components that are essential to the ABS system is checked by an electrical monitoring system before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp comes on when you switch on the ignition and should go out after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go out, this means that the ABS has discon-nected as a result of a malfunction. Also, if the warning la mp lights up dur-ing a journey, it means that the ABS system is inactive. In eith er case, the normal braking system remains fully effective, as on a non-ABS vehicle.
However, to restore the safety associated with the correct operat ion of the ABS, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITR OËN However, to restore the safety associated with the correct operation of the operation of the
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On slippery surfaces (gravel, snow, ice, etc.), driving carefully is sti ll es-sential.
Emergency braking assistance system
In an emergency, this system enables you to achieve the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thereby reducing the stopping distance. It deploys according to the speed of your action on the brake pedal, reducing the resistance to that action.
To prolong the effect of the emergency braking assistance, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
B R A K E S
State of wear of brake pads, discs and drums
Brake pad wear varies according to the way you use your vehicle (e.g. urban driving, frequent stops, your style of driving or the type of road).
For all information relating to the checking of the state of wear of brake discs and drums, contact a CITROËN dealer.brake discs and drums, brake discs
After washing, apply the brakes gradually to remove water from the brake linings.